The Young Romantic (2008)

There are at least 20 million aspiring concert pianists in China. 25-year-old Yundi Li is a hero to most of them.

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A documentary portrait of Chinese pianist Yundi Li that captures the poetic intensity of this young virtuoso as he works with the great Maestro Seiji Ozawa to prepare for his debut with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. This is interwoven with Yundi on tour in his home country, where we meet his family, gain insight into his upbringing and are exposed to the massive scale of piano culture in China.

Director: Barbara Willis Sweete
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 88 min
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Editing: Robert Swartz
Production: Rhombus Media
Country: Canada
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Young Romantic about?
A documentary portrait of Chinese pianist Yundi Li that captures the poetic intensity of this young virtuoso as he works with the great Maestro Seiji Ozawa to prepare for his debut with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. This is interwoven with Yundi on tour in his home country, where we meet his family, gain insight into his upbringing and are exposed to the massive scale of piano culture in China.
Who directed The Young Romantic?
The Young Romantic was directed by Barbara Willis Sweete.
Who stars in The Young Romantic?
The Young Romantic stars Li Yundi, Seiji Ozawa, Peter Oundjian, Jay Chou.
How long is The Young Romantic?
The Young Romantic has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
What genre is The Young Romantic?
The Young Romantic is a Documentary film.
Where was The Young Romantic produced?
The Young Romantic was produced in Canada.